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Welcome to our news hub, where stories of impact, innovation and community come to life. You'll find updates on grants we have awarded, new partnerships we have formed and reflections on the challenges and triumphs of remote, rural and regional Australia. Dive into the categories on the right to explore what’s happening across the country and discover how local groups are making a difference. 

Check out our media releases for official updates, insights for expert commentary, community stories that celebrate local changemakers and recovery & resilience stories that highlight strength in the face of disaster. 

For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802. 

A journey of cultural enrichment

17 Jul 2024 – Over the past five years, the IRCF program has expanded our knowledge of local indigenous culture through an array of touchpoints, workshops, group discussions, events and training sessions.

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Growing volunteers for the Women’s Resource Centre in Bega

17 Jul 2024 – The Tomerong School of Arts in NSW has been a community owned and managed facility since 1926 and they recently sought funding to increase communication with their constituents.

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Communication strengthens Tomerong

17 Jul 2024 – The Tomerong School of Arts in NSW has been a community owned and managed facility since 1926 and they recently sought funding to increase communication with their constituents.

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Dynamic Groups and Sociocracy in Nambucca Valley

17 Jul 2024 – The Tomerong School of Arts in NSW has been a community owned and managed facility since 1926 and they recently sought funding to increase communication with their constituents.

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Rural communities share in nearly $1.3M to prepare for dry times

11 Jul 2024 – FRRR has awarded $1,285,219 to 46 NFPs for projects that will strengthen community preparedness and resilience to manage the impacts of future droughts.

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FRRR joins VFFF in Backing the Future

11 Jul 2024 – FRRR and VFFF have partnered to expand the Backing the Future program to support young people living in remote, rural and regional NSW and QLD.

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Nutrien Ag Solutions offers grants for community groups in regional Australia

10 Jul 2024 – Applications for Nutrien Ag Solutions’ Community Grants Program are now open, with grants up to $5,000 available to support projects in regional Australia.

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FRRR and Paul Ramsay Foundation partner to support Community Led Climate Solutions

03 Jul 2024 – FRRR and Paul Ramsay Foundation are pleased to announce a multi-year partnership to support Community Led Climate Solutions in places experiencing disadvantage.

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ANZ commits $250,000 to rural and regional communities through Seeds of Renewal

03 Jul 2024 – Applications are now open for the 2024 ANZ Seeds of Renewal program, with grants of up to $15,000 available for NFPs in remote, rural, and regional Australia.

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$200,000 in grants awarded to keep rural communities connected

27 Jun 2024 – FRRR, in partnership with Telstra, has awarded $200,000 via 27 grants for projects that will help to build connected remote, rural and regional communities.

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